December 5, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 49
Dear Washingtonians,
The New Year is just around the corner, which means it is time to register for the #FITDC Fresh Start 5K! For the sixth year in a row, we will come together on January 1 to celebrate the New Year with family, friends, and neighbors.
If you have joined us in the past, you know that the Fresh Start 5K is a fun experience for all. Some people come to get a healthy start to the New Year, some to set a personal record, and some just to cheer on their friends and family. No matter your reason for joining us, we know you'll have fun.
This year’s 5K will take place in Anacostia Park. Registration is free, and each participant will receive a T-shirt, running bib, and other giveaways.
Register today and then reach out to family and friends to do the same. See you in 2020!
Sincerely,
 On Saturday, December 14, join Mayor Bowser at EdFEST 2019, DC’s annual citywide public school fair, and meet representatives from all DCPS and public charter schools (PK3 – grade 12) before the common lottery application opens on December 16, 2019. EdFEST will also feature many free services and fun activities for the whole family, including lottery application information and guidance, free boxed lunches for youth, and immunizations for youth and adults.
Interpretation will be available in American Sign Language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French. Admission and parking are free.
Learn more HERE.
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 This fall, the Bowser Administration, in collaboration with Facebook DC, released “the man•u•script,” an original web series focused on issues that impact the mental health of boys and men in Washington, DC.
The series is being used to highlight issues such as depression, grieving after a loss, trauma after gun violence, and the effects of incarceration on families. Episodes are hosted by Jason R. L. Wallace, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Fathers, Men, and Boys, and include authentic perspectives of District residents, public figures, and licensed therapists.
Episodes are now streaming on Facebook.
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 The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is offering free lifeguard training certification courses for residents ages 15 and up. DPR employs the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) to train and certify lifeguards to work at both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities throughout the District.
Learn more and register HERE.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about the FY20 Green Book, the expansion of MPD's crime camera network, and SAVRAA 2.0.
 The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is to develop, manage, and oversee a public behavioral health system for District residents that is consumer-driven, community-based, culturally competent, and supports prevention, resiliency, and recovery.
DBH has an opening for a Peer Counselor. This position is responsible for engaging individuals in the community to promote the utilization of behavioral health services and providing peer support and encouragement to consumers who are in crisis. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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